The NBA Jordan Rising Stars Game is coming back to the upcoming All-Star Weekend and the league has rounded up a lot of great young athletes.
Rising Stars will feature a three-game tournament that consists of four teams featuring NBA rookies, sophomores, and G League players.
We now know which players will be participating in the popular event.
The NBA announced today the 28 players who have earned spots to compete in the 2023 Jordan Rising Stars.
The player pool consists of 11 NBA rookies, 10 second-year NBA players and seven NBA G League players. pic.twitter.com/hxlHTYd0OT
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) January 31, 2023
It’s not surprising to see people like Paolo Banchero of the Orlando Magic and Bennedict Mathurin of the Indiana Pacers on the list of athletes who have earned a spot in the tournament.
The inclusion of others like Jaden Ivey of the Detroit Pistons and Keegan Murray of the Sacramento Kings is also not shocking.
But there are many more talented up-and-comers who will be putting on a show during the Rising Stars matches.
Jose Alvarado of the New Orleans Pelicans has become a fan favorite recently, known for his bright personality and his intense defense.
Scottie Barnes of the Toronto Raptors is one of the best young players in the league and the reigning Rookie of the Year winner.
Evan Mobley of the Cleveland Cavaliers is known as one of the best and most promising big men in the league, while others like Alperen Sengun of the Houston Rockets and Jeremy Sochan of the San Antonio Spurs are drawing a lot of attention to themselves even though their teams are bad.
The G League selections are also interesting for this year’s games.
Mac McClung will be playing for the team while upcoming draft prospect Scoot Henderson will also be involved.
There are some terrific young players who will be participating this year which means the popularity of this special event is sure to grow.
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